Description

Within one of the world’s lushest environments, you can let nature’s rhythms lull you back to life. Our wellness programmes in Ayurveda, detox, yoga and spa combine on site pampering and rejuvenation with enlightened learning for healthy living long after you leave the naturally rejuvenating surroundings.

This luxury resort has received a handful of accolades including being listed as one of Time Magazine’s Greatest Places to Experience in 2018, Conde Nast Traveller’s Best New Hotels in the World 2017 and Tatler’s Best Spas in the World.

Wellness and Spa

Indulge in luxurious wellness and spa packages

A dedicated wellness retreat though spa treatments and wellness packages are totally optional. We blend the latest wellness innovations with the deep-rooted Ayurvedic culture of Sri Lanka. The tri-level spa is the largest in Sri Lanka, and has the island’s first complete hydrotherapy facilities complete with salt bath, sauna and steam.

Yoga and Meditation

Calm your mind with personalised yoga and meditation

For anyone looking to take a yoga holiday, or try a yoga retreat, our personalised program focuses on yoga in Sri Lanka as holistic development for the mind and body, and is adaptable to your level whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner.

Nutritious Meals

Nourish yourself with nutritious meals

All meals are personalised whether guests have signed up for a package or not. Dishes are based on an intelligent concept of eating which focuses on the rasa haya or six tastes concept. This means that meals are customised to balance out the six main tastes (sweet, salty etc) and are designed to avoid food cravings. Those staying on bespoke wellness packages will have their meals further customised based on their body type and the nature of their wellness package.

Personal Ayurveda Retreat

Personal Dosha Ayurveda Retreat

If you are keen to experience the benefits of Ayurveda or would like to be treated for specific health conditions, this 7-day program is for you.

Includes:

• Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the Doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyles goals
• Strict personalised diet plan
• Herbal medication specific to the dosha and health conditions
• 60 minutes of group yoga sessions per day
• 30 minutes of group meditation per day
• 90 minutes of personalized spa treatments based on the body analysis and consultation per day:
• Guided group walks and hiking
• Daily use of steam, sauna and thermal salt water pool
• 2 sessions of 60 minute lifestyle discussions – Healthy living (only 1 session for 5 nights stays)

Detox

Regular cleansing of the body is a core preventative care that will help prevent the occurrence of many diseases such as cancer, hypertension, diabetes, cardiac issues etc.

Detox programs can be customised to different needs and durations starting from 7 days to 21 days.

Includes:

• Strict personalised detox diet plan
• Herbal medication for detoxing
• 60 minutes of group yoga sessions per day
• 30 minutes of group meditation per day
• 75 minutes of personalized spa treatments based on the body analysis and consultation per day:
• Guided group walks and hiking
• Daily use of steam, sauna and thermal salt water pool
• 2 sessions of 60 minute lifestyle discussions – Healthy living (only 1 session for 5 nights stays)

Weight Loss

For those interested primarily in weight loss, this program is strategically designed to eliminate excess weight while leaving you feeling energised, healthy and balanced.

Includes:

• Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the Doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyles goals
• Strict personalised diet plan that induce fat burning
• Herbal medication to correct the imbalance and increase metabolism/burn fat
• 60 minutes of group yoga sessions per day
• 30 minutes of group meditation per day
• 90 minutes of personalised spa treatments based on the body analysis and consultation per day:
• Guided group walks and hiking
• Daily use of steam, sauna and thermal salt water pool
• 2 sessions of 60 minute lifestyle discussions

Rebalancing Bliss

Specifically engineered to address the needs of stressed out executives, anyone facing a mid-life crisis or grappling with low energy levels, this program combines indulgent relaxation and de-stressing treatments.

Includes:

• Wellness consultation upon arrival and departure with the Doctor including body type analysis and setting lifestyles goals
• Personalised diet plan according to the body type and goal
• Herbal medication to address any imbalances
• 60 minutes of group yoga sessions per day
• 75 minutes of personalized spa treatments per day
• 2 sessions of 30 minutes group meditation per day
• Guided group walks and hiking
• Daily use of steam, sauna and thermal salt water pool
• 2 sessions of 60 minute lifestyle discussions

Accessibility

This resort does not currently have facilities for disabled clients. As the property is set on a hill side, there are many steps to reach the rooms, restaurant and spa.

Eco Practices

The hotel has been designed in such a way so that neither air conditioning nor heating are needed, and this reduces the hotel’s energy consumption by about 70% compared to standard hotels. Most of the buildings are constructed on stilts allowing for natural thermal flows to cool the rooms and this type of structure also ensures there is minimal contact with the earth below. The whole spa is built underground, which provides natural cooling. Almost 80% of the wood used for both the structural elements and the furniture is recycled.

Opening Times and Prices

Open all year round.

Directions and Travel

The hotel is located to the north west of Kandy, close to The Knuckles Range. It sits on the site of an old tea plantation and has 300-metres of private river frontage.
Nearest town: Kandy, 32km or a 60-minute drive (depending on traffic)